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Sunset, LA · standard

ZIP Code 70584

St. Landry County, Louisiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,358
80/sq mi
$62,281
Median income
$193,800
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sunset pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
80
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 70584 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 70584 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunset, St. Landry County, Louisiana, home to 7,358 residents across 91.9 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 70584 reports a modest median household income of $62,281 (4% above the Louisiana average), while per-capita income is $28,648. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $193,800 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $881 monthly, and 80.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 70584, plus 6 more within St. Landry County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 70584

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunset, LA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 70584.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 70584, Sunset, LA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,358

Population

91.9

Area (sq mi)

80

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 70584?

34.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 58.5%
African American 28.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$62,281

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$28,648

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 70584 ranks nationally

Sunset, LA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,281 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,877

Total Housing Units

2,592

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$193,800

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$881

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 70584 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 172
2021 -0.2% 172
2022 +13.9% 196
2023 +1.0% 198
2024 +13.5% 225

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 70584, employing approximately 601 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,349,000.

92

Businesses

601

Employees

$26.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 17 18.5%
Construction 14 15.2%
Retail trade 11 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 9.8%
Finance and insurance 7 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.4%
Wholesale trade 4 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 70584 vs 70541 →

ZIP 70584 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 70584 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 70584 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 70584 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
70541 Grand Coteau, LA 432 4.2 mi
70520 Carencro, LA 18,405 5.5 mi
70525 Church Point, LA 13,150 7.3 mi
70570 Opelousas, LA 38,987 10.0 mi
70583 Scott, LA 11,693 9.0 mi
70507 Lafayette, LA 16,558 8.5 mi
70550 Lawtell, LA 174 10.4 mi
70501 Lafayette, LA 31,358 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Landry County

70570 standard
Opelousas, LA
Pop: 38,987
70535 standard
Eunice, LA
Pop: 18,215
70512 standard
Arnaudville, LA
Pop: 9,780
70577 standard
Port Barre, LA
Pop: 4,645
70589 standard
Washington, LA
Pop: 3,283
70750 standard
Krotz Springs, LA
Pop: 1,951

Related Areas

St. Landry County Sunset, LA Louisiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 70584 in? ▼
ZIP code 70584 (Sunset) is located in St. Landry County, Louisiana. St. Landry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-landry-la.
What is the population of ZIP code 70584? ▼
ZIP code 70584 in Sunset, LA has a population of 7,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 70584? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 70584 is $62,281, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 70584? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 70584 is $193,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 70584? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 70584 is White at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 70584? ▼
ZIP code 70584 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 70584? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 70584 are: Health care and social assistance (17), Construction (14), Retail trade (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 70584? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 70584 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 70584? ▼
In ZIP code 70584, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 70584? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 70584 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 70584? ▼
In ZIP code 70584, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 70584? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 70584 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.